Chester based SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral bonus (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an ASC Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Chester. The role is full-time, long-term, starting September, working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and complex behavioural needs, delivering tailored interventions and supporting access to learning in a structured setting.

Ideal candidates have ASC experience, advanced knowledge of ASC and challenging behaviour, plus strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with ASC.
• Advanced knowledge of ASC and challenging behaviour.
• Experience in a specialist education or SEND setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC and complex behavioural needs.
• Deliver tailored interventions to access learning.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies in the classroom.
• Create a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment.

Skills

ASC experience

Behaviour management

Specialist education

Pupil relationships

Communication skills

Patient and proactive

Job description

Are you an experienced ASC Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Do you have advanced knowledge of working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and challenging behaviour?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Chester that provides a supportive and nurturing environment for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school adopts a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to learning, creating a structured environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally while building confidence and independence.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time ASC Teaching Assistant from September on a long-term basis. The successful ASC Teaching Assistant will work alongside experienced teaching staff to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex behavioural needs, delivering tailored interventions, promoting positive behaviour strategies and helping pupils to access learning in a safe, engaging and supportive classroom environment.

The successful ASC Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Advanced knowledge of working with pupils with ASC and challenging behaviour
• Experience within a specialist education or SEND setting
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learning

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Contact number: 0151 675 0888

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary: £120 to £220 a day

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Hours: Full-time

Location: CH1

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary